Countdown to Ep 3 - "They Stole Max's Brain!"

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  • edited June 2010
    It would be nice if a few of the guys at Telltale took a day or so to make the poster for 303 so it can be released BEFORE the ep. itself came out.
    But that's if they put it as a higher priority and get it done soon.
    It would cause more excitement...
    As well as various other things to happen to some people...
  • edited June 2010
    This game is going to be awesome!
  • edited June 2010
    I just noticed Sam has 5 o'clock shadow in the screenshot, it seems strange that he woud grow that in under a day.
    To me it seems stranger that he can grow one at all, since he already has brown hair there. Does he shave with a colour eraser tool or something?
    On the other hand, I think I'm more thrown off by his having three tufts of fur up there instead of two.
    He's always had three, at least in the comics. I know little Sam just had one in 202 and 204.
  • edited June 2010
    I just noticed Sam has 5 o'clock shadow in the screenshot, it seems strange that he woud grow that in under a day.

    The reason WHY it is called 5 o'clock shadow is that, when you shave every day, and you shaved that morning, it grows that way by 5 o'clock that evening. So, by definition, it DOES grow in under a day in real life.
  • edited June 2010
    Shwoo wrote: »
    He's always had three, at least in the comics. I know little Sam just had one in 202 and 204.

    *checks Surfin' the Highway* ... Whoops! Yep, you're right. Looking at The Big Sleep, I think that's where I got the idea he only had two, along with drawing him that way myself for so long. I'll be over in the corner later, giving my eye for detail a few good pokes.
    Shwoo wrote: »
    To me it seems stranger that he can grow one at all, since he already has brown hair there. Does he shave with a colour eraser tool or something?

    Hmm ... does he like cinnamon?

    Joking aside, I've got nothing except that it looks cool and my brain starts melting if I start thinking too hard about the mechanics of it all.
  • edited June 2010
    It's not weirder than the moustache :p

    The way I see it, he's got short fur there, and can grow a beard that's longer and as a result it looks darker. Because it's longer so it creates more shadow! Perfectly logical.
  • edited June 2010
    Avistew wrote: »
    It's not weirder than the moustache :p

    The way I see it, he's got short fur there, and can grow a beard that's longer and as a result it looks darker. Because it's longer so it creates more shadow! Perfectly logical.

    He is just wondering how he cuts it without cutting off the rest of his hair there. My guess is that he meticulously trims it EVERYDAY, but I don't know how correct that is.
  • edited June 2010
    look at my icon
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  • edited June 2010
    I love the broken down film noir detective sam already :D I find it quite fitting for his situation.
  • edited June 2010
    Avistew wrote: »
    It's not weirder than the moustache :p

    Point to Avistew! (Also, proof that I should go down and have breakfast already.)
    Power46 wrote: »
    He is just wondering how he cuts it without cutting off the rest of his hair there. My guess is that he meticulously trims it EVERYDAY, but I don't know how correct that is.

    At the very least it's plausible, considering a lot of men do just that.

    Oh, and if you were referring to me with that first "he", I'm actually a she. ;)
  • edited June 2010
    Oh, and if you were referring to me with that first "he", I'm actually a she. ;)

    I was actually referring to Shwoo, but I will try to remember that, just in case.
  • edited June 2010
    Wow that screenshot is... different.

    Are we sure that it's for the next episode and that that is Sam standing there?
  • MRNMRN
    edited June 2010
    ^^Yes, the name of the image is: snm_tdp_tsmb_noir_sam.jpg wich means: sam & max the devil's playhouse they stole max's brain noir sam
  • edited June 2010
    tabstis wrote: »
    Wow that screenshot is... different.

    Are we sure that it's for the next episode and that that is Sam standing there?

    It's for the next episode, I'm not really sure if it's Sam. I'm in the middle road of hoping he is and not.
  • edited June 2010
    GinnyN wrote: »
    It's for the next episode, I'm not really sure if it's Sam. I'm in the middle road of hoping he is and not.

    Well, on the off-chance he isn't our Sam -- and I'm almost positive he is -- having a noir-esque doppelganger running around would make for an easy transition into the clone plot thread for Episode 4. Although what little we've seen of the clones so far makes them look like complete dopes. (On the other hand, the two don't have to be mutually exclusive, if things are twisted a bit further. Hmm ... )

    Out of curiosity, what makes you half-hope Noir!Sam isn't our Sam?
  • edited June 2010
    Well, on the off-chance he isn't our Sam -- and I'm almost positive he is -- having a noir-esque doppelganger running around would make for an easy transition into the clone plot thread for Episode 4. Although what little we've seen of the clones so far makes them look like complete dopes. (On the other hand, the two don't have to be mutually exclusive, if things are twisted a bit further. Hmm ... )

    Out of curiosity, what makes you half-hope Noir!Sam isn't our Sam?

    The exactly thing you just said. In fact, I'm somewhat hoping those clones have, in some way, a diferent version of Sam's personality each one, and the Noir!Sam desing (AND Sameth's, but the film thingie was totally unexpected and awesome) was feeding my hopes about it. Trust me, I fully support the classes with Flint Paper he looks like he will have, but at the same time, I was thinking in something different. Either way, I'm sure is going to be awesome =P.
  • edited June 2010
    Could the picture be showing Flint Paper in Sam's body? Perhaps body-swapping will be a theme in this ep. Therefore Sam will be solving the case with Max in Skunkape's body, perhaps?
  • edited June 2010
    Could the picture be showing Flint Paper in Sam's body? Perhaps body-swapping will be a theme in this ep. Therefore Sam will be solving the case with Max in Skunkape's body, perhaps?

    Very interesting theory - personally I want to see the return of Skunkape properly but from what he says, it seems like body swapping will be a theme.
  • edited June 2010
    Could the picture be showing Flint Paper in Sam's body? Perhaps body-swapping will be a theme in this ep. Therefore Sam will be solving the case with Max in Skunkape's body, perhaps?

    Well, they have done body-swapping before, in 203. It´s a possibility
  • edited June 2010
    Is this Sam as we've never seen him?!??!
  • edited June 2010
    sam without max = s
  • edited June 2010
    Sam without Max = Noir Sam, AKA, Sam Unleashed
  • edited June 2010
    noir sam is awesome
  • edited June 2010
    Power46 wrote: »
    I was actually referring to Shwoo, but I will try to remember that, just in case.
    I'm also female.
  • edited June 2010
    Shwoo wrote: »
    I'm also female.

    Australian AND female! :eek: Marry me?

    Has no one else noticed there isn't actually a date to countdown to? How can you countdown to the unknown? Shouldn't the thread be called "Speculate and ramble about Ep 3"?

    ...only 4 days 5 hours and 10 minutes left to we have Ep 3! Woo!
  • edited June 2010
    noir sam is awesome

    Very much so.

    I am surprised, though. Wouldn't have expected the noir style thing to really be a major focus until the season finale.

    I know the NYC angle's really being played up this season, but still...'The City That Dares Not Sleep' really seems to be screaming 'noir' with a title like that.

    Much more than a title like "They Stole Max's Brain", anyway.
  • edited June 2010
    Shwoo wrote: »
    I'm also female.

    Oh, sorry. I will try to remember that too. I can't promise anything though, as my memory is not always the best of them all.
  • edited June 2010
    JJoyce wrote: »
    I know the NYC angle's really being played up this season, but still...'The City That Dares Not Sleep' really seems to be screaming 'noir' with a title like that.

    I thought that was more Lovecraftian, but I can see what you mean.

    Anyway wow, I can't wait for this episode. Which is a shame, since I have to. Hmph.
  • edited June 2010
    As cool as it would be, I'm really struggling to see Noir Sam as our normal Sam.

    All the future visions show him the same and it seems unlike Telltale to make the game so dark this early in what so far has been quite a lighthearted season if grittier than usual.

    It's possible that this may be a clone or another dog or some other yet unrevealed character or perhaps somebody controlling Sam's body if the themes of body swap are right.
  • edited June 2010
    tabstis wrote: »
    It's possible that this may be a clone or another dog or some other yet unrevealed character or perhaps somebody controlling Sam's body if the themes of body swap are right.

    Is it possible that the sam we have had all season is noir sam AND is a clone. When you think about it has he done one sam-like thing all season?
  • edited June 2010
    tabstis wrote: »
    As cool as it would be, I'm really struggling to see Noir Sam as our normal Sam.

    I can see your point. In a way.
    tabstis wrote: »
    All the future visions show him the same and it seems unlike Telltale to make the game so dark this early in what so far has been quite a lighthearted season if grittier than usual.

    Oh, yeah, and Max with his head opened is totally lighthearted.
    tabstis wrote: »
    It's possible that this may be a clone or another dog or some other yet unrevealed character or perhaps somebody controlling Sam's body if the themes of body swap are right.

    Uhhh... you are make me think in the possibilities!
  • edited June 2010
    I haven't read the entire thread, has anyone suggested that Sam might go a bit mad because his buddy's brain is stolen?

    edit: oops, wrong thread, wrong forum :P
  • TorTor
    edited June 2010
    Oh yes, Sam channels Harry Callahan... this pleases me immensely.
  • edited June 2010
    I have to surpress my screams of joy because I'm in class. I think I'm gonna bite my lower lip off trying to do so.
  • MRNMRN
    edited June 2010
    ^^ Hahahahaha xD

    This must mean a topic about the game will be pinned in the discussion forum soon!
  • edited June 2010
    snm_tdp_tsmb_sam_bfg.jpg

    never posted image so not sure if it works.

    OMG WHAAA!!!!
  • edited June 2010
    momma bosco's lab and the underground both appear to be in the next ep.
    edit:
    snm_tdp_tsmb_angry_dog.jpg
    HULK SMASH!
  • edited June 2010
    heh, the big gun one is titled BFG
  • edited June 2010
    snm_tdp_tsmb_sam_and_max.jpg

    Boom
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